European Space Agency
An organisation dedicated to the exploration of space peacefully
The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
Visit website: https://www.esa.int/
Details last updated 22-Mar-2020
People at European Space Agency
Tommaso Ghidini
Head of the Structures Mechanisms and Materials Division at European Space Agency - ESA
European Space Agency News
First metal 3D printer heads to the ISS for on-demand manufacturing in space
Singularity Hub - 31-Jan-2024
Stronger tools and parts from recycled materials -a sustainable way for space exploration
Read more...Probes intended to intercept asteroids for planetary defence
SYFY Wire - 16-Apr-2020
Threat of asteroid collision is real - who wants to be wiped out like the dinosaurs?
Read more...Planning ahead to save Earth - moving big rocks out of Earth's pathway
Interesting Engineering - 30-Mar-2020
We humans definitely don't want to end up like Dinosaurs did!
Read more...ESA starts an oxygen plant to produce oxygen using Moon dust
Independent - 20-Mar-2020
One step closer to colonizing the Moon - how fast can we get there?
Read more...UK-Dutch-built satellite to track air quality
BBC - 13-Oct-2017
Sentinel-5P is a UK-assembled and Dutch-designed satellite launched from Russia. It is an instr...
Read more...Mars crews could be at risk from onboard microbes
Guardian - 04-Oct-2017
Mars500 project simulated a 17 month mission to Mars in a 180sq metre capsule. Parts of the caps...
Read more...Scientists Urge Funding For Armageddon-style Asteroid Mission
Universe Today - 22-Sep-2017
Space agencies from around the world are dedicated to develop techniques for protecting Earth fro...
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